New England, probably Maine, circa 1840, poplar throughout, clover motif paper lined interior with mirror to lid, 5-3/8 x 13 x 8-1/2 in.
Provenance: Walters-Benisek Antiques, Northampton, Massachusetts, May 1994 (accompanied by copy of receipt for $2,550); From the Collection of Elbert H. Parsons, Jr., Huntsville, Alabama
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Walters-Benisek Antiques, Northampton, Massachusetts, May 1994 (accompanied by copy of receipt for $2,550); From the Collection of Elbert H. Parsons, Jr., Huntsville, Alabama
original paint in very good condition with typical distress and edgewear, two shrinkage splits to lid, small break at proper left hinge with repair, mirror probably original with minimal degradation considering age
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